Where does Saran Davies work?

Saran Davies is Associate at Moonfire Ventures.

What does Saran Davies invest in?

Saran Davies invests in AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Medical Devices.

Where did Saran Davies go to school?

Saran Davies studied at University of Oxford (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Microbiology); University of Bristol (MSc (R), Biology/Biological Sciences); University of Bristol (Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Biology/Biological Sciences).

Saran Davies

Investor

Associate at Moonfire Ventures

Oxford, UK

About

A scientist with a biology Masters from Bristol and a PhD from Oxford in antibiotic resistance, Saran worked at Congenica and the Government Office for Science before entering venture capital. Prior to Moonfire, they worked with MedTech VC THENA Capital and venture builders including Deep Science Ventures, Arcadia Science, and Zinc, focusing on AI-biology interfaces and early-stage commercialisation.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

o•••@moonfire.comreveal

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningBiotechMedical Devices

Experience

MoonfireInvestorcurrent2025 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
ZincSenior Associate2025London Area, United Kingdom
RevenaBioTech Consultant2023 — 2025United Kingdom
THENA CapitalVenture Partner2024 — 2025United Kingdom
THENA CapitalInvestor2023 — 2024
Arcadia ScienceBusiness Development Consultant2024Berkeley, CA
Deep Science VenturesPharmaceutical Commercialisation Fellow2024United Kingdom
SEREN Network, Welsh GovernmentWomen in STEM Ambassador2019 — 2024
Government Office for ScienceData Science and Artificial Intelligence Advisor2022
Government Office for ScienceUKRI Intern2022London, England, United Kingdom
CongenicaOperations - Events Coordinator2017 — 2018Wellcome Genome Campus, Cambridge
University of BristolResearch Assistant2016Bristol, England, United Kingdom
HarrodsInternational Superbrands Sales Associate2015London, England, United Kingdom

Skills & more

Microsoft OfficeR (Programming Language)Python (Programming Language)Microsoft PowerPointPrivate Equity3ModelingPortfolio ManagementValuationDeal SourcingDrug DiscoveryTranslational ResearchBiotechnology

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Business PlanningBusiness StrategyBusiness DevelopmentBusiness Case PreparationDistributed Team ManagementStakeholder ManagementStart-up VenturesInvestment ManagementInvestment AnalysisLife SciencesVenture CapitalInvestment Strategies

Languages English · Welsh

Become a Science Founder (BSF9) — Wilbe
Data Science For All / Women, Fall 2021 — Correlation One

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Saran Davies?: A scientist with a biology Masters from Bristol and a PhD from Oxford in antibiotic resistance, Saran worked at Congenica and the Government Office for Science before entering venture capital. Prior to Moonfire, they worked with MedTech VC THENA Capital and venture builders including Deep Science Ventures, Arcadia Science, and Zinc, focusing on AI-biology interfaces and early-stage commercialisation.
Where does Saran Davies work?: Saran Davies is Associate at Moonfire Ventures.
What does Saran Davies invest in?: Saran Davies invests in AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Medical Devices.
Where did Saran Davies go to school?: Saran Davies studied at University of Oxford (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Microbiology); University of Bristol (MSc (R), Biology/Biological Sciences); University of Bristol (Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Biology/Biological Sciences).

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